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FL61 XTS

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 XTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 140,013 miles

Exhaust flexi has slight play

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 130,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 130,922 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 122,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 108,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 108,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,890 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 100,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 95,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obstructing components for full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undershield's fitted preventing full inspection of components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,947 miles

Child seat NSR

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,698 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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FL61 XTS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL61 XTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL61 XTS registered?

FL61 XTS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is FL61 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 XTS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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